Tributes for Oct. 27

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Frances M. Lieser, 68, of Gill, died Oct. 17, 2013, the result of an accident with her ATV on her property. She was born Oct. 20, 1944, in Greeley, to Lee and Mabel Lieser.

Frances lived most of her life in Johnstown, then Loveland, before moving to Gill. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and went to work for HP in Fort Collins, where she was a supervisor until she retired. She loved animals and started out with Morgan Horses, of which she won numerous awards. She then trained search and rescue dogs and helped start the search and rescue in Larimer County, for which she was awarded highly for all her work. After moving to Gill, Frances began training dogs to work with sheep and ducks, etc. She helped others train dogs on her property. She and her dogs also competed in trials and won awards. Her deep love for animals and her unique way with them will be deeply missed.

Fran is survived by her brothers, Les Lieser (Marie) of Greeley and Irvin Lieser (Eva) of Fort Collins; a niece, four nephews and their families; and friend Pam Dixon of Golden.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Mabel Lieser, and her brother, Jerry.

The family of Frances Lieser would like to extend their deepest gratitude to all of Fran’s friends and associates for the tremendous support they have given in this time of need.

Private family services will be hosted. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Search and Rescue or 4-H Club, both in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 28th St., Greeley, CO, 80634.

At age 57, his family at his side, Greg Stieber died Oct. 4, 2013, following a decade-long affliction with Scleroderma and accompanying Myositis. Born in February 1956 to Rich & Marlene Stieber, Greg grew up with his sister and brothers in rural Fort Lupton, where he attended grade and middle schools.

Greg graduated from Weld Central in 1974, and worked at the family John Deere business in Keenesburg until he joined the state highway department in 1987. While he was working, he was disabled by Scleroderma. Being sick gradually kept Greg from many of the sports and activities he enjoyed, but whenever he could, he’d return to playing with tractors and farms.

Family and friends knew Greg’s wry sense of humor was at play when he and his wife, Shawna (Thornton), chose to be married on April Fool’s day in 1999, in Las Vegas, in a renaissance-themed wedding. They lived, loved and laughed in Hudson, Fort Lupton and most recently Aurora. Greg really enjoyed being with his kids and spending time with his grandchildren, Tate, Bailee and Burke, which made the last few years the best reward.